What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Staff / Forklift Operator position at Ritchie Bros.?
- Operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks
- Help set up equipment in the yard for auctions
- Help customers load their equipment purchases, and answer their questions related to the yard
- Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers.
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset
- Good spoken and written English is required
- Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly
- A track-record of working safely, and helping others work safely, too
- You must be able to relate really well with customers and team members
- You like to work in a team, helping out wherever needed; but you can also self-start and work on your own
- You're organized, and can handle lots of tasks at once
- A high level of attention to detail
- You like to work hard, but still have fun on the job
- Hold and maintain a valid, clean driver’s license
- Climb on, off and under large equipment and trucks
- Work outside year-round, no matter the weather
- Work overtime, including weekend hours, at 4 onsite and 1-2 offsite auction sales. You can expect to work extra hours for 2-3 weeks prior to each sale, during each sale, and for 1-2 weeks after each sale
- Travel as required to other auction sites within the region.
- Base salary paid overtime
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- 401(K) with company match
- Ongoing training, professional development and tuition reimbursement.
Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. Through our family of companies, we help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries.
Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No agency calls, please.
If you required any accommodations, please send an email to: careers@rbauction.com.
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